Healthy Start Payments Rise as Eligibility Expands for Some Families
Updated government guidance confirms higher Healthy Start payments and extends access to some British children under four whose parents or guardians have no recourse to public…
Dementia Care Target Calls Put Family Finances and Protection in Focus
Calls for an 18-week dementia referral-to-treatment target in England have put access to diagnosis and support back in the spotlight. For families, the issue is not…
Household Cost Pressure Can Put Existing Life Cover at Risk
Fresh cost-of-living pressure is forcing households to review monthly bills, but cancelling protection without checking alternatives can have lasting consequences.
Economic Abuse Guidance Highlights the Need for Safe Insurance Administration
Fresh industry guidance on economic abuse is a reminder that insurance administration, communications and beneficiary arrangements can carry real safety implications.
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Pension and Inheritance Changes Are Prompting Joined-Up Protection Reviews
As families revisit pension death benefits and inheritance planning, advisers are warning against treating life insurance as a stand-alone tax fix.
Bereavement Support Is Becoming a Bigger Part of Life Insurance Claims
Insurers are placing more emphasis on practical and emotional support during bereavement, alongside the core task of assessing and paying valid claims.
Family Income Benefit Offers an Alternative to a Large Lump Sum
Cost pressure is drawing attention to family income benefit, a form of life cover designed to replace income through regular payments for the remaining…
Longevity Gains Change Retirement Planning but Not the Need for Family Protection
Updated longevity discussion highlights a planning tension: people may live longer overall, yet families still need to consider the financial effect of an early…